Senior Analyst - Contractor With System Access

Position Overview

This is a contracted position where the Senior Analyst will report to our Head of EMEA. The role offers a unique perspective on how macroeconomic and political trends impact the business plans and operations of the world's largest multinationals. The Senior Analyst will have the opportunity to monitor, analyze, and develop insights on a range of major ongoing political and economic issues within the MENA region's economy. Additionally, this role includes management responsibility for one team member.

About the MENA Team

The Senior Analyst Contractor will be an integral part of Frontier View's MENA Strategic Insights team. This team is responsible for producing all syndicated content for Frontier View's client base in the region. The team combines regional knowledge, macroeconomic and political insights, and business acumen to deliver impactful analysis, forecasts, and executional advice tailored for a senior executive audience. They collaborate closely with the commercial team to support Frontier View's growth strategy and maintain ongoing client relationships.

About You

We are seeking qualified individuals with a strong passion for informing the decisions of senior corporate executives. This position provides significant ownership of our analytical views and exposure to how macroeconomic, political, and business analysis directly influences corporate plans and actions for leading multinational corporations. The Senior Analyst will engage directly with C-suite level executives, offering rare influence and insight into the decision-making processes of major global businesses.

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• A passion for global politics and economics.
• Strong macroeconomic fundamentals.
• A solid understanding of how local dynamics, policy, politics, and other factors interact with economic dynamics to shape local and global developments.
• Flexibility and the ability to quickly grasp unfamiliar topics.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• A strong ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and pressure-test insights.
• The capacity to quickly produce concise written analysis.
• Flexibility in managing multiple research projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and analyzing economic, political, and business trends.
• Forecasting macroeconomic indicators and conducting ongoing economic analysis.
• Writing research deliverables that are concise and impactful for a senior executive audience.
• Delivering research presentations to senior executive clients.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from a well-regarded academic institution in Economics, Regional Studies, or International Relations.
• A Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., international economics).
• Demonstrated knowledge of macroeconomics through prior experience or relevant coursework.
• 2+ years of work experience in a research or analysis role, ideally in or for the private sector.
• Exceptional communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and oral. Ability to distill complex and technical topics for non-specialists and explain their relevance and impact to business executives.
• Experience in managing multiple projects; excellent time and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to cover a variety of topics and issues, including unfamiliar ones.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel).
• Robust interpersonal, communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
• Outstanding writing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• A team-oriented mindset.

A curious generalist with a passion for the intersection between economics, politics, policy, and exposure to both developed and emerging markets is highly desirable. Demonstrated work, research, or personal experience in a cross-cultural context is a plus.